These crock pot mashed potatoes are diced Russet potatoes that are simmered in the slow cooker, then mashed with butter and cream cheese for a decadent and delicious side dish. Making mashed potatoes in the slow cooker is so easy, you'll never use the stove top method again!
5poundsRusset potatoespeeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
3cupschicken broth
1/2cupbuttercut into slices
8ouncescream cheesesoftened and cut into cubes
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2cupheavy cream
2tablespoonschopped parsley
Instructions
Place the potatoes and chicken broth in a crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until potatoes are tender.
Drain the broth from the crock pot.
Add the butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper and heavy cream to the slow cooker. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until they're smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Notes
Cut your potatoes into similar sized pieces. This helps to make sure that all the potatoes cook evenly in the same amount of time.
You can use a potato masher, a hand mixer, or potato ricer to mash potatoes. Don't use a food processor, it will make the potatoes gummy.
Mashed potatoes can be made up to 3 days before you plan to serve them. Reheat your potatoes on the stovetop or in the oven.